Ventotene Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Ventotene
Ventotene gets its name from the prevailing winds that blow over the island (windin Italian isvento). It now has over 700 permanent inhabitants but for many centuries it was unoccupied as it proved defenseless against pirates. Under the name ofPandateriait was used as a prison island by the ancient Romans. People banished there were often eventually murdered or starved to death. During the Second World War Mussolini used the nearby small island of Santo Stefano as a prison camp. Ventotene gets very crowded in the school holiday period of mid-June to early-September and in late September for the festival of Saint Candida, the patron saint of the island.
Top Attractions in Ventotene
Explore the best things to see and do in Ventotene:
- ★Festival of Saint Candida
- ★Roman ruins
- ★Santo Stefano
Ventotene Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: